Aziz Hajini (born Abdul Aziz Parray; 7 March 1957[1]) is a Kashmiri writer, poet, critic and convenor of Sahitya Akademi for New Delhi's Northern Regional Board.He served as Assistant Professor and was teaching Kashmiri in Centre for Shaikh-ul Aalam Studies, University of Kashmir till he retired from active service in 2019 [2].In between he was appointed a secretary of Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages in 2015 by PDP led Government . He wrote more than twenty books in Kashmiri language, including poetry and criticism.[3][4]
Controversy
His appointment as Secretary of Jammu Kashmir Academy of Art Culture and languages (JAACL) in 2015 evoked severe criticism in the media for his alleged links with the separatists, especially with Umar Farooq All Party Hurriyat Conference Chief.[5]
Biography
He was born as Abdul Aziz Parray in 1957 at Hajin area of Bandipura, Jammu and Kashmir. He did his early schooling at Hanjin, and later moved to Srinagar city where he graduated from the Government Degree College, Bemina. He later received honours degree in Kashmiri language from the University of Kashmir. He is first gold medalist of the university in the Kashmiri language category. He obtained PhD in 2017 from the same university. Prior to his PhD, he qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET).[6]
Profile
He was elected as the president of Adbee Markaz Kamraz, an NGO of the Jammu and Kashmir.[7] From 2008 to 2012, he served as convenor of Shahitya Akademy for Kashmiri languages. Prior to this, he served as a member of the Akademy from 1997 to 2002.[8]
In 2015, his book Aane Khane, a literary criticism covering Kashmiri literature and language was released by then the governor of Jammu and Kashmir Narinder Nath Vohra[9] and later in 2016, he became the recipient of Akademi Award in Kashmir after the book was released to general public.[10]
He was also appointed as a member of the Indian Institute of Public Administration for New Delhi and a member of the National Book Trust in 2012. From 1998 to 2000, he was appointed as president of Kashmir Theater Association an NGO and between 1998 and 2008, served as general secretary of the Adbi Markaz Kamraz. He also participated in literary seminars in aboard such as the US, the UAE and in Canada.[8]
Awards and accordion
In 2013, he translated 'Do Gaz Zameen, a novel by Abdul Samad into Kashmiri language, leading it to become the recipient of an uncertain award for best translation in Kashmiri.[10]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Teuth Pazar | Sahitya Akademi Award | Best Book | rowspan="2"Template:Won | [11] |
| 2016 | Aane Khane | Best Book | [12] |
References
- ↑ Dr Aziz Hajini. kashmiruniversity.net. University of Kashmir.
- ↑ Aziz Hajini , Assistant Professor Kashmiri(18 June 2021).
- ↑ Dr Aziz Hajini Unwell Shifted To New Delhi For Treatment. KNS(20 August 2020).
- ↑ Hajini elected as convener of Kashmiri Advisory Board of Sahitya Academy.
- ↑ Hajini the `separatist' becomes Secretary JKAACL(27 June 2015).
- ↑ IN CONVERSATION WITH Dr. AZIZ HAJINI, Yousuf, Imran.
- ↑ Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) Adbee Markaz Kamraz(18 June 2021).
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Dr Hajini Takes Over as Secretary Cultural Academy. Kashmir Life(27 June 2015).
- ↑ Governor releases Dr Hajini's book, Service, Tribune News. Tribuneindia News Service.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Aziz Hajini bags Sahitya Akademi Award for 'Aan e Khane'. Greater Kashmir(22 December 2016).
- ↑ Hajni Bags Sahitya Akademi Translation Award. Kashmir Life(3 September 2013).
- ↑ KASHMIRI – Sahitya Akademi.